Halloween Safety

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Halloween Safety

• Los Angeles Fire Department Suggestions for
  Children and Adults
• By Nancy Garcia

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Halloween Planning(The Costume)

• Plan to wear costumes that are bright or add a
  bright component to the costume (i.e. reflective
  tape)
• Because masks prevent eyesight, have children
  remove their masks when they are walking down the
  street.
• Make sure the shoes fit well and are comfortable.
• Make sure the costume and accessories (i.e. wigs)
  are flame resistant.

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Halloween Planning (Important Tips)

• Be prepared with a flashlight and make sure to
  buy new batteries.
• Teach children their home phone number (or attach
  it to them) and teach them how to call 9-1-1 if
  they have an emergency or become lost.
• If you will be handing out candy make sure it is
  individually wrapped.

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Halloween Decorations

• Consider fire safety when decorating. Do not
  overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting
  or special effects.
• Let children help with the Jack o Lantern design
  but have an adult do the carving.
• Take the time to remove hazardous items that
  might cause children to fall when they visit your
  home.

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Trick or Treating Alternatives

• Find a special event or start one yourself.
• Community Centers, Shopping Malls and Houses of
  Worship may have events.
• Arrange a visit to a Retirement Home or Senior
  Center.
• Create and alliance with College Fraternities,
  Sororities or Service Clubs for childrens face
  painting or carnival.

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Before the Night Starts

• Make sure children get a good meal before going
  trick or treating, this will discourage them from
  filling up on Halloween treats.
• Plan and review the trick or treating route with
  your children.
• Remind all household drivers to remain cautious
  and drive slowly.

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The Halloween NightWhile Trick-Or-Treating

• Make sure all children are accompanied by an
  adult.
• Dont enter stranger homes or cars.
• Walk and dont run across the street and make
  sure you are in a group.
• Do not eat any treats until they are thoroughly
  checked by an adult at home.

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After Trick-Or-Treating

• Sort and check all treats.
• Throw away any spoiled unwrapped or suspicious
  items.
• Establish a rule for how many treats children
  should eat on the days following Halloween.

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Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

• If you would like more information call your
  local fire department or visit www.lafd.org/hween.
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• This information was provided by the
• Los Angeles Fire Department